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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.74, 810.92 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.74, 810.92 and 175.44 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.74 : 810.92 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.74/810.92 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.74x = 810.92 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.74x = 142,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,267.80/540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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