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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 816.62 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 816.62 and 154.49 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 816.62 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/816.62 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 816.62 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 126,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,159.36/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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