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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.61, 812.23 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.61, 812.23 and 176.31 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.61 : 812.23 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.61/812.23 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.61x = 812.23 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.61x = 143,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,204.27/541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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