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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.31, 816.10 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.31, 816.10 and 178.97 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.31 : 816.10 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.31/816.10 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.31x = 816.10 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.31x = 146,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,057.42/544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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