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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.38, 818.20 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.38, 818.20 and 160.63 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.38 : 818.20 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.38/818.20 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.38x = 818.20 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.38x = 131,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,427.47/545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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