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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 811.96 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 811.96 and 176.18 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 811.96 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/811.96 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 811.96 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 143,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,046.61/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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