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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 816.78 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 816.78 and 179.27 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 816.78 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/816.78 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 816.78 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 146,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,423.80/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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