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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 816.27 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 816.27 and 154.16 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 816.27 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/816.27 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 816.27 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 125,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,831.72/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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