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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 816.94 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 816.94 and 154.66 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 816.94 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/816.94 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 816.94 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 126,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,346.75/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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