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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 812.83 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 812.83 and 176.51 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 812.83 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/812.83 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 812.83 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 143,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,472.62/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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