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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 811.66 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 811.66 and 175.97 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 811.66 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/811.66 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 811.66 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 142,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,823.75/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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