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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 816.60 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 816.60 and 179.17 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 816.60 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/816.60 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 816.60 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 146,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,310.22/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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