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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.19, 817.92 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.19, 817.92 and 160.44 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.19 : 817.92 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.19/817.92 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.19x = 817.92 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.19x = 131,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,227.08/545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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