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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.77, 819.94 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.77, 819.94 and 181.46 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.77 : 819.94 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.77/819.94 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.77x = 819.94 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.77x = 148,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,781.76/546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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