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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.69, 819.78 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.69, 819.78 and 181.36 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.69 : 819.78 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.69/819.78 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.69x = 819.78 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.69x = 148,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,675.65/546.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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