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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 813.36 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 813.36 and 177 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 813.36 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/813.36 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 813.36 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 143,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,964.72/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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