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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 810.11 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 810.11 and 174.84 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 810.11 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/810.11 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 810.11 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 141,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,637.03/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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