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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 813.44 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 813.44 and 172.01 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 813.44 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/813.44 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 813.44 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 139,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,921.10/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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