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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 816.84 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 816.84 and 179.38 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 816.84 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/816.84 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 816.84 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 146,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,524.76/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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