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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 823.32 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 823.32 and 158.85 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 823.32 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/823.32 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 823.32 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 130,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,784.38/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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