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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 819.68 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 819.68 and 181.26 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 819.68 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/819.68 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 819.68 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 148,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,575.20/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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