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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 817.14 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 817.14 and 160 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 817.14 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/817.14 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 817.14 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 130,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,742.40/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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