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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 819.72 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 819.72 and 181.32 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 819.72 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/819.72 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 819.72 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 148,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,631.63/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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