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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.23, 811.84 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.23, 811.84 and 176.27 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.23 : 811.84 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.23/811.84 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.23x = 811.84 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.23x = 143,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,103.04/541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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