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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 811.91 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 811.91 and 170.90 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 811.91 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/811.91 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 811.91 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 138,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,754.99/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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