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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 819.09 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 819.09 and 161.34 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 819.09 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/819.09 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 819.09 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 132,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,151.98/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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