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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 819.83 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 819.83 and 156.54 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 819.83 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/819.83 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 819.83 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 128,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,331.31/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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