Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 819 and 161.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 546, 819 and 161.28 is: 241.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546 : 819 = 161.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546/819 = 161.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546x = 819 × 161.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546x = 132,088.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,088.32/546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241.92
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