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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.47, 812.28 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.47, 812.28 and 171.15 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.47 : 812.28 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.47/812.28 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.47x = 812.28 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.47x = 139,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,022.15/541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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