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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.35, 813.60 and 177.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.35, 813.60 and 177.00 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.35 : 813.60 = 177.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.35/813.60 = 177.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.35x = 813.60 × 177.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.35x = 144,009.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,009.22/542.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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