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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.05, 819.15 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.05, 819.15 and 180.75 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.05 : 819.15 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.05/819.15 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.05x = 819.15 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.05x = 148,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,061.36/546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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