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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 819.29 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 819.29 and 161.44 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 819.29 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/819.29 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 819.29 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 132,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,264.53/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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