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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 820.14 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 820.14 and 181.44 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 820.14 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/820.14 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 820.14 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 148,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,806.20/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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