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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 818.84 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 818.84 and 155.90 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 818.84 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/818.84 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 818.84 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 127,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,659.01/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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