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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 819.36 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 819.36 and 161.56 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 819.36 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/819.36 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 819.36 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 132,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,375.80/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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