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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 812.99 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 812.99 and 176.73 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 812.99 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/812.99 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 812.99 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 143,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,679.72/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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