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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.21 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.21 and 176.31 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.21 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.21 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.21 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 143,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,200.75/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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