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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 818.46 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 818.46 and 180.53 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 818.46 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/818.46 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 818.46 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 147,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,758.63/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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