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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 812.31 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 812.31 and 176.58 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 812.31 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/812.31 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 812.31 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 143,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,437.70/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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