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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.27, 813.14 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.27, 813.14 and 177 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.27 : 813.14 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.27/813.14 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.27x = 813.14 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.27x = 143,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,924.90/542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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