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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 817.86 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 817.86 and 160.44 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 817.86 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/817.86 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 817.86 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 131,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,217.46/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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