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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.65 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.65 and 176.55 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.65 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.65 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.65 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 143,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,472.47/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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