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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.13, 810.02 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.13, 810.02 and 174.83 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.13 : 810.02 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.13/810.02 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.13x = 810.02 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.13x = 141,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,616.74/540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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