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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.78, 822.96 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.78, 822.96 and 158.64 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.78 : 822.96 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.78/822.96 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.78x = 822.96 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.78x = 130,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,553.58/548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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