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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 819.21 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 819.21 and 180.92 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 819.21 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/819.21 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 819.21 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 148,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,211.47/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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