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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 823.73 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 823.73 and 164.41 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 823.73 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/823.73 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 823.73 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 135,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,429.45/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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