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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 819.25 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 819.25 and 180.97 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 819.25 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/819.25 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 819.25 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 148,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,257.17/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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