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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.65, 818.51 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.65, 818.51 and 180.44 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.65 : 818.51 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.65/818.51 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.65x = 818.51 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.65x = 147,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,690.02/545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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