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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 810.66 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 810.66 and 170.28 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 810.66 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/810.66 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 810.66 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 138,038.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,038.17/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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