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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 816.89 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 816.89 and 154.50 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 816.89 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/816.89 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 816.89 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 126,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.67/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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