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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 816.71 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 816.71 and 174.38 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 816.71 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/816.71 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 816.71 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 142,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,417.89/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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