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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 810.29 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 810.29 and 174.88 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 810.29 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/810.29 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 810.29 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 141,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,703.52/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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