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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.11, 817.46 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.11, 817.46 and 174.88 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.11 : 817.46 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.11/817.46 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.11x = 817.46 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.11x = 142,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,957.40/545.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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