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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816.03 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 816.03 and 159.28 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 816.03 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/816.03 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 816.03 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 129,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,977.26/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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