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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 818.60 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 818.60 and 180.60 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 818.60 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/818.60 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 818.60 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 147,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,839.16/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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