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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.38, 810.15 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.38, 810.15 and 174.95 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.38 : 810.15 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.38/810.15 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.38x = 810.15 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.38x = 141,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731.69/540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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