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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.25, 813.49 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.25, 813.49 and 177 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 813.49 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/813.49 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 813.49 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 143,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,987.29/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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