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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 824.70 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 824.70 and 165 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 824.70 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/824.70 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 824.70 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 136,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,075.50/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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