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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 812.79 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 812.79 and 176.67 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 812.79 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/812.79 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 812.79 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 143,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,595.61/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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