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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 818.15 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 818.15 and 180.28 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 818.15 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/818.15 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 818.15 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 147,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,492.62/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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