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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 811.75 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 811.75 and 176.09 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 811.75 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/811.75 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 811.75 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 142,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,941.06/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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