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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.71, 812.63 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.71, 812.63 and 176.40 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.71 : 812.63 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.71/812.63 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.71x = 812.63 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.71x = 143,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,342.99/541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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