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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.39, 818.15 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.39, 818.15 and 160.64 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.39 : 818.15 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.39/818.15 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.39x = 818.15 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.39x = 131,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,426.81/545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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