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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.15, 823.49 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.15, 823.49 and 159.06 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.15 : 823.49 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.15/823.49 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.15x = 823.49 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.15x = 130,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,987.66/549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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