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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 818.49 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 818.49 and 180.52 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 818.49 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/818.49 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 818.49 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 147,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,753.81/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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