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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.63, 818.28 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.63, 818.28 and 180.32 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.63 : 818.28 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.63/818.28 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.63x = 818.28 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.63x = 147,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,548.16/545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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