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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 811.76 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 811.76 and 176.00 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 811.76 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/811.76 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 811.76 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 142,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,865.70/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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