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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.10, 818.63 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.10, 818.63 and 180.69 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.10 : 818.63 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.10/818.63 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.10x = 818.63 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.10x = 147,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,914.96/546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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