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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.41, 811.82 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.41, 811.82 and 171.15 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.41 : 811.82 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.41/811.82 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.41x = 811.82 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.41x = 138,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,938.93/541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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