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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 820.14 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 820.14 and 162.04 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 820.14 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/820.14 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 820.14 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 132,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,895.49/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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