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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.93, 816.85 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.93, 816.85 and 179.48 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.93 : 816.85 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.93/816.85 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.93x = 816.85 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.93x = 146,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,610.50/544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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