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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 819.67 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 819.67 and 181.25 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 819.67 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/819.67 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 819.67 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 148,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,566.78/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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