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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 812.78 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 812.78 and 176.68 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 812.78 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/812.78 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 812.78 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 143,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,601.97/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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