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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 819.66 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 819.66 and 181.13 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 819.66 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/819.66 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 819.66 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 148,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,465.02/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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