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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 819.54 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 819.54 and 181.04 is: 271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 819.54 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/819.54 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 819.54 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 148,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,365.42/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.58

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