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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.23, 813.38 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.23, 813.38 and 176.94 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.23 : 813.38 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.23/813.38 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.23x = 813.38 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.23x = 143,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,918.57/542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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