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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 812.22 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 812.22 and 176.38 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 812.22 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/812.22 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 812.22 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 143,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,259.36/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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