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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 818.88 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 818.88 and 180.60 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 818.88 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/818.88 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 818.88 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 147,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,889.73/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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