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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 819.34 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 819.34 and 161.40 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 819.34 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/819.34 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 819.34 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 132,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,241.48/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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