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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 817.03 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 817.03 and 154.72 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 817.03 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/817.03 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 817.03 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 126,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,410.88/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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