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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 818.87 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 818.87 and 180.74 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 818.87 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/818.87 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 818.87 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 148,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,002.56/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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