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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 816.97 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 816.97 and 179.50 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 816.97 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/816.97 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 816.97 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 146,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,646.12/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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