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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 818.42 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 818.42 and 180.59 is: 270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 818.42 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/818.42 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 818.42 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 147,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,799.61/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.92

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