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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 818.89 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 818.89 and 161.09 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 818.89 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/818.89 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 818.89 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 131,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,910.90/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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