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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 819.05 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 819.05 and 175.82 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 819.05 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/819.05 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 819.05 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 144,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,000.40/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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