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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 812.01 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 812.01 and 176.14 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 812.01 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/812.01 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 812.01 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 143,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022.50/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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