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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 818.84 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 818.84 and 156.02 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 818.84 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/818.84 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 818.84 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 127,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,750.54/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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