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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 824.50 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 824.50 and 159.65 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 824.50 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/824.50 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 824.50 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 131,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,631.43/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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