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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 816.99 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 816.99 and 154.64 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 816.99 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/816.99 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 816.99 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 126,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,340.80/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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