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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.01, 819 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.01, 819 and 181.09 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.01 : 819 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.01/819 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.01x = 819 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.01x = 148,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,312.71/546.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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