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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 816.03 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 816.03 and 159.26 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 816.03 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/816.03 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 816.03 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 129,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,960.14/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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