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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.98, 819.12 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.98, 819.12 and 180.81 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.98 : 819.12 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.98/819.12 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.98x = 819.12 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.98x = 148,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,105.09/545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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