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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 816.99 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 816.99 and 179.39 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 816.99 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/816.99 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 816.99 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 146,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,555.75/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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