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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 819.59 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 819.59 and 156.53 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 819.59 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/819.59 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 819.59 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 128,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,291.69/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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