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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 816.32 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 816.32 and 159.60 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 816.32 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/816.32 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 816.32 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 130,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,284.67/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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