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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.66 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.66 and 180.52 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.66 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.66 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.66 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 147,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,784.50/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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