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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 818.91 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 818.91 and 180.59 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 818.91 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/818.91 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 818.91 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 147,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,886.96/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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