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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 817.47 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 817.47 and 154.98 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 817.47 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/817.47 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 817.47 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 126,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691.50/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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