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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.70, 820.18 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.70, 820.18 and 161.94 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.70 : 820.18 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.70/820.18 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.70x = 820.18 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.70x = 132,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,819.95/546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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