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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.62, 818.56 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.62, 818.56 and 155.63 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.62 : 818.56 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.62/818.56 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.62x = 818.56 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.62x = 127,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,391.66/545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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