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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.10, 818.83 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.10, 818.83 and 180.79 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.10 : 818.83 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.10/818.83 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.10x = 818.83 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.10x = 148,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,036.28/546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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