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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 819.72 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 819.72 and 181.46 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 819.72 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/819.72 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 819.72 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 148,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,748.44/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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