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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 819.54 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 819.54 and 161.64 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 819.54 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/819.54 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 819.54 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 132,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,470.45/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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