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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 818 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 818 and 160.48 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 818 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/818 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 818 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 131,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,272.64/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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