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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 813.42 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 813.42 and 177.12 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 813.42 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/813.42 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 813.42 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 144,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,074.98/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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