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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 816.78 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 816.78 and 179.34 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 816.78 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/816.78 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 816.78 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 146,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,481.33/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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