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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.25, 817.88 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.25, 817.88 and 160.50 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.25 : 817.88 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.25/817.88 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.25x = 817.88 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.25x = 131,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,268.94/545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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