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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 819.82 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 819.82 and 181.30 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 819.82 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/819.82 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 819.82 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 148,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,633.37/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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