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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 816.40 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 816.40 and 159.52 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 816.40 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/816.40 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 816.40 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 130,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,232.13/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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