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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.10, 823.60 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.10, 823.60 and 164.35 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.10 : 823.60 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.10/823.60 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.10x = 823.60 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.10x = 135,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,358.66/549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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