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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 817.49 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 817.49 and 160.13 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 817.49 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/817.49 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 817.49 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 130,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,899.79/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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