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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 819.71 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 819.71 and 161.63 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 819.71 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/819.71 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 819.71 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 132,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,484.82/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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