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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 819.74 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 819.74 and 156.52 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 819.74 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/819.74 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 819.74 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 128,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,301.63/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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