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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 816.95 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 816.95 and 179.53 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 816.95 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/816.95 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 816.95 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 146,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,664.09/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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