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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.83, 820.12 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.83, 820.12 and 156.83 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.83 : 820.12 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.83/820.12 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.83x = 820.12 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.83x = 128,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,619.42/546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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