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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.10, 819.11 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.10, 819.11 and 156.11 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.10 : 819.11 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.10/819.11 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.10x = 819.11 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.10x = 127,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,871.26/546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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