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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816 and 178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 816 and 178.78 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 816 = 178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/816 = 178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 816 × 178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 145,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,884.48/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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