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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.36, 811.90 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.36, 811.90 and 176.12 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.36 : 811.90 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.36/811.90 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.36x = 811.90 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.36x = 142,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,991.83/541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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