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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 816.24 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 816.24 and 179 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 816.24 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/816.24 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 816.24 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 146,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,106.96/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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