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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 818.46 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 818.46 and 180.24 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 818.46 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/818.46 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 818.46 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 147,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,519.23/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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