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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.15, 819.02 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.15, 819.02 and 180.84 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.15 : 819.02 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.15/819.02 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.15x = 819.02 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.15x = 148,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,110.67/546.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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