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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 812.45 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 812.45 and 176.42 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 812.45 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/812.45 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 812.45 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 143,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,328.81/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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