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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 812.77 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 812.77 and 176.65 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 812.77 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/812.77 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 812.77 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 143,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,575.82/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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