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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.01, 818.97 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.01, 818.97 and 180.82 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.01 : 818.97 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.01/818.97 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.01x = 818.97 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.01x = 148,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,086.16/546.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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