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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.52, 810.58 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.52, 810.58 and 175.21 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.52 : 810.58 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.52/810.58 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.52x = 810.58 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.52x = 142,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,021.72/540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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