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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.38, 810.64 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.38, 810.64 and 170.10 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.38 : 810.64 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.38/810.64 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.38x = 810.64 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.38x = 137,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,889.86/540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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