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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 816.76 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 816.76 and 179.61 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 816.76 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/816.76 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 816.76 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 146,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,698.26/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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