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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 824.78 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 824.78 and 159.85 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 824.78 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/824.78 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 824.78 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 131,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,841.08/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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