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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 812.99 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 812.99 and 176.77 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 812.99 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/812.99 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 812.99 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 143,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,712.24/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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