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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.69, 820.04 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.69, 820.04 and 161.94 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.69 : 820.04 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.69/820.04 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.69x = 820.04 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.69x = 132,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,796.47/546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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