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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 817.58 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 817.58 and 160.21 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 817.58 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/817.58 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 817.58 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 130,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,984.49/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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