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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 812.01 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 812.01 and 176.06 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 812.01 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/812.01 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 812.01 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 142,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,965.17/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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