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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 820.41 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 820.41 and 156.92 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 820.41 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/820.41 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 820.41 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 128,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,734.64/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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