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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.76, 823.12 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.76, 823.12 and 164 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.76 : 823.12 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.76/823.12 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.76x = 823.12 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.76x = 134,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,991.68/548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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