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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 816.38 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 816.38 and 178.94 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 816.38 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/816.38 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 816.38 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 146,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,082.14/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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