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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.37, 810.68 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.37, 810.68 and 175.42 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.37 : 810.68 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.37/810.68 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.37x = 810.68 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.37x = 142,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,209.49/540.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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