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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.49, 818.28 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.49, 818.28 and 180.18 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.49 : 818.28 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.49/818.28 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.49x = 818.28 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.49x = 147,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,437.69/545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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