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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 819.20 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 819.20 and 180.85 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 819.20 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/819.20 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 819.20 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 148,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,152.32/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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