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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 819.26 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 819.26 and 181.02 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 819.26 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/819.26 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 819.26 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 148,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,302.45/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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