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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 823.55 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 823.55 and 159.12 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 823.55 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/823.55 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 823.55 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 131,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,042.48/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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