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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 816.32 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 816.32 and 178.96 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 816.32 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/816.32 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 816.32 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 146,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,085.69/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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