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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 819 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 819 and 180.71 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 819 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/819 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 819 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 147,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,997.40/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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