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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 823.58 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 823.58 and 164.28 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 823.58 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/823.58 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 823.58 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 135,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,297.72/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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