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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 812.86 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 812.86 and 176.73 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 812.86 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/812.86 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 812.86 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 143,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,656.31/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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