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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.51 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.51 and 161.01 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.51 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.51 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.51 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 131,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,787.49/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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