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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 820.06 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 820.06 and 181.50 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 820.06 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/820.06 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 820.06 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 148,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,840.89/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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