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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 818.95 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 818.95 and 180.67 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 818.95 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/818.95 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 818.95 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 147,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,957.67/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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