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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 816.30 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 816.30 and 178.86 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 816.30 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/816.30 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 816.30 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 146,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,003.42/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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