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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 816.17 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 816.17 and 159.42 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 816.17 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/816.17 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 816.17 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 130,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,113.02/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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