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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 812.93 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 812.93 and 176.63 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 812.93 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/812.93 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 812.93 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 143,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,582.88/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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