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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 816.54 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 816.54 and 179.05 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 816.54 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/816.54 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 816.54 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 146,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,201.49/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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