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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 818 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 818 and 160.52 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 818 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/818 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 818 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 131,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,305.36/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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