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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.56, 810.63 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.56, 810.63 and 175.25 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 810.63 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/810.63 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 810.63 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 142,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,057.98/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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