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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.69, 820.03 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.69, 820.03 and 156.69 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.69 : 820.03 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.69/820.03 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.69x = 820.03 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.69x = 128,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,486.40/546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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