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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.45, 811.95 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.45, 811.95 and 176.14 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.45 : 811.95 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.45/811.95 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.45x = 811.95 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.45x = 143,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,016.87/541.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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