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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 820.01 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 820.01 and 161.94 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 820.01 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/820.01 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 820.01 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 132,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,792.42/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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