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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 820.26 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 820.26 and 162 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 820.26 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/820.26 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 820.26 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 132,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,882.12/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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