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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 812.46 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 812.46 and 176.44 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 812.46 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/812.46 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 812.46 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 143,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,350.44/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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