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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 817.26 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 817.26 and 154.86 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 817.26 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/817.26 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 817.26 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 126,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,560.88/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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