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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 818.58 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 818.58 and 180.48 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 818.58 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/818.58 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 818.58 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 147,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,737.32/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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