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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 819.35 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 819.35 and 180.93 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 819.35 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/819.35 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 819.35 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 148,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,245.00/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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