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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 820.55 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 820.55 and 181.76 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 820.55 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/820.55 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 820.55 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 149,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,145.67/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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