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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 812.04 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 812.04 and 176.18 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 812.04 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/812.04 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 812.04 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 143,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,065.21/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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