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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 816.48 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 816.48 and 159.60 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 816.48 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/816.48 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 816.48 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 130,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,310.21/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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