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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 812.16 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 812.16 and 176.41 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 812.16 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/812.16 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 812.16 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 143,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,274.16/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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