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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.61, 819.86 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.61, 819.86 and 181.28 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.61 : 819.86 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.61/819.86 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.61x = 819.86 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.61x = 148,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,620.57/546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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