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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.09, 816.21 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.09, 816.21 and 178.92 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.09 : 816.21 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.09/816.21 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.09x = 816.21 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.09x = 146,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,036.29/544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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