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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.17, 818.06 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.17, 818.06 and 180.07 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.17 : 818.06 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.17/818.06 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.17x = 818.06 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.17x = 147,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,308.06/545.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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