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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 816.75 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 816.75 and 154.53 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 816.75 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/816.75 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 816.75 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 126,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,212.38/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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