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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.63, 824.45 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.63, 824.45 and 164.88 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.63 : 824.45 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.63/824.45 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.63x = 824.45 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.63x = 135,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,935.32/549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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