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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 819.88 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 819.88 and 181.33 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 819.88 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/819.88 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 819.88 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 148,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,668.84/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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