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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.35, 823.89 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.35, 823.89 and 159.27 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.35 : 823.89 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.35/823.89 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.35x = 823.89 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.35x = 131,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,217.57/549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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