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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 819.90 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 819.90 and 176.35 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 819.90 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/819.90 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 819.90 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 144,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,589.37/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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