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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 817.43 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 817.43 and 155.03 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 817.43 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/817.43 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 817.43 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 126,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,722.90/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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