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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.11, 811.48 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.11, 811.48 and 175.81 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.11 : 811.48 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.11/811.48 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.11x = 811.48 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.11x = 142,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,661.36/541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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