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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 816.90 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 816.90 and 179.41 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 816.90 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/816.90 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 816.90 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 146,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,560.03/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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