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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 816.78 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 816.78 and 159.86 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 816.78 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/816.78 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 816.78 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 130,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,570.45/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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