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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 819.48 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 819.48 and 161.60 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 819.48 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/819.48 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 819.48 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 132,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,427.97/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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