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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 818.53 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 818.53 and 180.47 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 818.53 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/818.53 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 818.53 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 147,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,720.11/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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