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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.55, 818.45 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.55, 818.45 and 180.34 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.55 : 818.45 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.55/818.45 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.55x = 818.45 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.55x = 147,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,599.27/545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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