Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816 and 159.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544, 816 and 159.24 is: 238.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544 : 816 = 159.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544/816 = 159.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544x = 816 × 159.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544x = 129,939.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,939.84/544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238.86
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