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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 816.85 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 816.85 and 154.58 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 816.85 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/816.85 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 816.85 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 126,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,268.67/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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