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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.33, 819.28 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.33, 819.28 and 181.02 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.33 : 819.28 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.33/819.28 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.33x = 819.28 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.33x = 148,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,309.36/546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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