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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 819.95 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 819.95 and 181.35 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 819.95 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/819.95 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 819.95 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 148,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,697.03/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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