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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 818.54 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 818.54 and 160.94 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 818.54 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/818.54 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 818.54 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 131,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,735.83/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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