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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 813.28 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 813.28 and 177.03 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 813.28 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/813.28 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 813.28 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 143,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,973.72/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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