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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 817.47 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 817.47 and 179.81 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 817.47 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/817.47 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 817.47 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 146,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,985.19/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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