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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.09 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.09 and 174.71 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.09 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.09 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.09 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 141,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,530.82/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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