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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 818.10 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 818.10 and 180.12 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 818.10 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/818.10 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 818.10 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 147,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,359.24/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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