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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.01, 810.12 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.01, 810.12 and 174.82 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.01 : 810.12 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.01/810.12 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.01x = 810.12 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.01x = 141,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,625.18/540.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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