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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.15, 813.06 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.15, 813.06 and 176.86 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.15 : 813.06 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.15/813.06 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.15x = 813.06 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.15x = 143,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,797.79/542.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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