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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.14 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.14 and 178.97 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.14 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.14 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.14 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 146,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,064.58/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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