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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.74, 812.48 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.74, 812.48 and 176.64 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.74 : 812.48 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.74/812.48 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.74x = 812.48 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.74x = 143,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,516.47/541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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