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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 812.62 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 812.62 and 176.48 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 812.62 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/812.62 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 812.62 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 143,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,411.18/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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