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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 809.97 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 809.97 and 174.76 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 809.97 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/809.97 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 809.97 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 141,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,547.68/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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