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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 816.83 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 816.83 and 154.56 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 816.83 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/816.83 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 816.83 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 126,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,249.24/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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