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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.20, 819.22 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.20, 819.22 and 180.98 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.20 : 819.22 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.20/819.22 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.20x = 819.22 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.20x = 148,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,262.44/546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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