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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 817.27 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 817.27 and 174.63 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 817.27 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/817.27 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 817.27 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 142,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,720.80/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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