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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 817.02 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 817.02 and 179.55 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 817.02 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/817.02 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 817.02 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 146,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,695.94/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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