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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 810.62 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 810.62 and 175.10 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 810.62 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/810.62 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 810.62 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 141,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,939.56/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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