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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.70, 824.52 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.70, 824.52 and 159.68 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.70 : 824.52 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.70/824.52 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.70x = 824.52 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.70x = 131,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,659.35/549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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