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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 817.02 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 817.02 and 154.72 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 817.02 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/817.02 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 817.02 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 126,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,410.36/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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