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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 818.02 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 818.02 and 180 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 818.02 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/818.02 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 818.02 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 147,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,243.60/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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