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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.14, 812.86 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.14, 812.86 and 176.90 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.14 : 812.86 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.14/812.86 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.14x = 812.86 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.14x = 143,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,794.93/542.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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