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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 812.60 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 812.60 and 176.54 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 812.60 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/812.60 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 812.60 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 143,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,456.40/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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