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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.68, 824.67 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.68, 824.67 and 159.71 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.68 : 824.67 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.68/824.67 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.68x = 824.67 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.68x = 131,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,703.92/549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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