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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 818.94 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 818.94 and 180.71 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 818.94 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/818.94 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 818.94 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 147,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,990.65/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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