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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.60, 811.86 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.60, 811.86 and 176.20 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.60 : 811.86 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.60/811.86 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.60x = 811.86 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.60x = 143,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,049.73/541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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