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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.51, 818.42 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.51, 818.42 and 180.29 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.51 : 818.42 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.51/818.42 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.51x = 818.42 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.51x = 147,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,554.09/545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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