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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 818.65 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 818.65 and 180.66 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 818.65 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/818.65 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 818.65 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 147,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,894.81/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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