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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.45, 818.18 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.45, 818.18 and 160.70 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.45 : 818.18 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.45/818.18 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.45x = 818.18 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.45x = 131,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,476.63/545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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