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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 817.16 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 817.16 and 179.69 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 817.16 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/817.16 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 817.16 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 146,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,830.50/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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