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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.04, 823.58 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.04, 823.58 and 159.08 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.04 : 823.58 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.04/823.58 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.04x = 823.58 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.04x = 131,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,015.11/549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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