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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 819.42 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 819.42 and 161.58 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 819.42 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/819.42 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 819.42 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 132,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,401.88/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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