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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.07, 816.27 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.07, 816.27 and 159.32 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.07 : 816.27 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.07/816.27 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.07x = 816.27 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.07x = 130,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,048.14/544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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