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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.65, 819.96 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.65, 819.96 and 181.44 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.65 : 819.96 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.65/819.96 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.65x = 819.96 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.65x = 148,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,772.86/546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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