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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 819.69 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 819.69 and 156.54 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 819.69 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/819.69 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 819.69 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 128,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,314.27/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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