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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 818.63 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 818.63 and 180.53 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 818.63 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/818.63 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 818.63 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 147,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,783.18/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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