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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 819.02 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 819.02 and 180.80 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 819.02 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/819.02 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 819.02 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 148,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,078.82/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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