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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 818.43 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 818.43 and 160.89 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 818.43 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/818.43 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 818.43 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 131,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,677.20/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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