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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 817.89 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 817.89 and 179.91 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 817.89 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/817.89 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 817.89 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 147,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,146.59/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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