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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.02, 817.51 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.02, 817.51 and 160.26 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.02 : 817.51 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.02/817.51 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.02x = 817.51 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.02x = 131,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,014.15/545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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