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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 819.08 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 819.08 and 161.21 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 819.08 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/819.08 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 819.08 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 132,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,043.89/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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