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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 811.50 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 811.50 and 176.09 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 811.50 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/811.50 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 811.50 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 142,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,897.04/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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