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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 817.07 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 817.07 and 174.53 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 817.07 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/817.07 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 817.07 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 142,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,604.40/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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