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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 823.62 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 823.62 and 164.34 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 823.62 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/823.62 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 823.62 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 135,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,353.71/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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