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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 818.92 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 818.92 and 180.76 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 818.92 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/818.92 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 818.92 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 148,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027.98/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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