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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 816.56 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 816.56 and 179.20 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 816.56 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/816.56 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 816.56 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 146,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,327.55/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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