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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 823.44 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 823.44 and 158.95 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 823.44 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/823.44 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 823.44 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 130,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,885.79/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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