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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 819.45 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 819.45 and 161.46 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 819.45 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/819.45 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 819.45 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 132,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,308.40/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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