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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 818.40 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 818.40 and 180.43 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 818.40 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/818.40 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 818.40 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 147,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,663.91/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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