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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 810.17 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 810.17 and 174.86 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 810.17 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/810.17 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 810.17 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 141,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,661.40/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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