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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 819.92 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 819.92 and 181.42 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 819.92 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/819.92 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 819.92 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 148,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,749.89/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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