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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.21, 813.44 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.21, 813.44 and 176.97 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.21 : 813.44 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.21/813.44 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.21x = 813.44 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.21x = 143,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,953.59/542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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