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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.78, 818.67 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.78, 818.67 and 161 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.78 : 818.67 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.78/818.67 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.78x = 818.67 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.78x = 131,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,805.87/545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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