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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 819.90 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 819.90 and 181.44 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 819.90 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/819.90 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 819.90 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 148,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,762.66/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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