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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 819.88 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 819.88 and 156.63 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 819.88 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/819.88 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 819.88 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 128,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,417.80/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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