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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.62, 824.32 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.62, 824.32 and 159.54 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.62 : 824.32 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.62/824.32 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.62x = 824.32 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.62x = 131,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,512.01/549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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