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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.05, 812.97 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.05, 812.97 and 176.84 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.05 : 812.97 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.05/812.97 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.05x = 812.97 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.05x = 143,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,765.61/542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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