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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.97, 813.02 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.97, 813.02 and 176.79 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.97 : 813.02 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.97/813.02 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.97x = 813.02 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.97x = 143,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,732.92/541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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