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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 818.84 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 818.84 and 161.13 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 818.84 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/818.84 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 818.84 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 131,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,934.79/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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