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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.46, 824.21 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.46, 824.21 and 159.47 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.46 : 824.21 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.46/824.21 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.46x = 824.21 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.46x = 131,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,435.97/549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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