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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.67, 810.73 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.67, 810.73 and 175.41 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.67 : 810.73 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.67/810.73 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.67x = 810.73 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.67x = 142,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,209.38/540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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