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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 824.64 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 824.64 and 154.42 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 824.64 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/824.64 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 824.64 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 127,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,340.91/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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