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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.60, 810.94 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.60, 810.94 and 175.44 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.60 : 810.94 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.60/810.94 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.60x = 810.94 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.60x = 142,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,271.31/540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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