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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 812.48 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 812.48 and 176.47 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 812.48 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/812.48 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 812.48 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 143,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,376.76/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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