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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.39, 810.65 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.39, 810.65 and 170.19 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.39 : 810.65 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.39/810.65 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.39x = 810.65 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.39x = 137,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,963.67/540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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