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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 816.98 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 816.98 and 159.88 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 816.98 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/816.98 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 816.98 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 130,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,613.88/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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