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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.78 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.78 and 159.76 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.78 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.78 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.78 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 130,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,487.97/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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