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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 816.89 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 816.89 and 159.75 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 816.89 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/816.89 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 816.89 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 130,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,497.38/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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