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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 818.84 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 818.84 and 180.81 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 818.84 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/818.84 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 818.84 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 148,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,053.56/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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