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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.13, 810.33 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.13, 810.33 and 174.94 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.13 : 810.33 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.13/810.33 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.13x = 810.33 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.13x = 141,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,759.13/540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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