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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 813.27 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 813.27 and 177.33 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 813.27 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/813.27 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 813.27 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 144,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,217.17/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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