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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 820.16 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 820.16 and 176.52 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 820.16 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/820.16 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 820.16 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 144,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,773.76/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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