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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.34, 819.27 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.34, 819.27 and 181 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.34 : 819.27 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.34/819.27 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.34x = 819.27 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.34x = 148,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,287.87/546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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