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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 815.96 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 815.96 and 173.88 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 815.96 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/815.96 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 815.96 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 141,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,879.12/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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