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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 815.96 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 815.96 and 178.82 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 815.96 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/815.96 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 815.96 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 145,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,909.97/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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