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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 813.27 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 813.27 and 176.80 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 813.27 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/813.27 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 813.27 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 143,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,787.63/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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