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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 812.16 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 812.16 and 176.20 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 812.16 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/812.16 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 812.16 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 143,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,102.59/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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