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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.33, 816.50 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.33, 816.50 and 174.20 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.33 : 816.50 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.33/816.50 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.33x = 816.50 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.33x = 142,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,235.52/544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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