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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.46, 810.68 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.46, 810.68 and 175.24 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.46 : 810.68 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.46/810.68 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.46x = 810.68 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.46x = 142,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,063.56/540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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