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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 819.58 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 819.58 and 156.52 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 819.58 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/819.58 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 819.58 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 128,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,280.66/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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