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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.34, 819.38 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.34, 819.38 and 176.08 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.34 : 819.38 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.34/819.38 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.34x = 819.38 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.34x = 144,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,276.43/546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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