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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 811.38 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 811.38 and 175.68 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 811.38 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/811.38 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 811.38 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 142,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543.24/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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