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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 819.46 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 819.46 and 176.13 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 819.46 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/819.46 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 819.46 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 144,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,331.49/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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