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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.25, 813.36 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.25, 813.36 and 177.12 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 813.36 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/813.36 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 813.36 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 144,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,062.32/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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