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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.83, 811.24 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.83, 811.24 and 170.63 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.83 : 811.24 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.83/811.24 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.83x = 811.24 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.83x = 138,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423.20/540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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