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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 818.51 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 818.51 and 180.48 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 818.51 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/818.51 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 818.51 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 147,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,723.78/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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