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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 819.08 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 819.08 and 180.83 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 819.08 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/819.08 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 819.08 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 148,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,109.24/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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