Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.78, 812.50 and 176.51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541.78, 812.50 and 176.51 is: 264.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541.78 : 812.50 = 176.51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541.78/812.50 = 176.51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541.78x = 812.50 × 176.51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541.78x = 143,415.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,415.96/541.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264.71
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