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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 819.50 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 819.50 and 161.48 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 819.50 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/819.50 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 819.50 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 132,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,332.86/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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