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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.39, 816.60 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.39, 816.60 and 179.21 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.39 : 816.60 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.39/816.60 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.39x = 816.60 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.39x = 146,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,342.89/544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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