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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 812.34 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 812.34 and 176.31 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 812.34 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/812.34 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 812.34 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 143,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,223.67/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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