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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 818.28 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 818.28 and 160.76 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 818.28 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/818.28 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 818.28 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 131,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,546.69/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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