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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 819.36 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 819.36 and 161.44 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 819.36 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/819.36 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 819.36 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 132,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,277.48/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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