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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 811.11 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 811.11 and 175.70 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 811.11 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/811.11 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 811.11 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 142,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,512.03/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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