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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 819.05 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 819.05 and 155.97 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 819.05 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/819.05 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 819.05 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 127,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,746.45/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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