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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 818 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 818 and 175.06 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 818 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/818 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 818 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 143,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,199.08/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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