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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 816.30 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 816.30 and 179.07 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 816.30 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/816.30 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 816.30 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 146,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,174.84/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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