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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 816.45 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 816.45 and 159.46 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 816.45 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/816.45 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 816.45 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 130,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,191.12/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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