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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.13, 813.33 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.13, 813.33 and 176.94 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.13 : 813.33 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.13/813.33 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.13x = 813.33 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.13x = 143,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,910.61/542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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