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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.41, 819.72 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.41, 819.72 and 181.31 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.41 : 819.72 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.41/819.72 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.41x = 819.72 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.41x = 148,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,619.33/546.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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