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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 819.63 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 819.63 and 181.19 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 819.63 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/819.63 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 819.63 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 148,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,510.81/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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