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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 813 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 813 and 176.76 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 813 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/813 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 813 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 143,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,705.88/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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