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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 816.72 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 816.72 and 154.55 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 816.72 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/816.72 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 816.72 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 126,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,225.54/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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