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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 810.06 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 810.06 and 169.83 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 810.06 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/810.06 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 810.06 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 137,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,570.05/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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