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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 819.09 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 819.09 and 161.32 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 819.09 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/819.09 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 819.09 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 132,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,135.60/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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