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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 818.64 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 818.64 and 180.54 is: 270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 818.64 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/818.64 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 818.64 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 147,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,797.27/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.83

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