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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 813.35 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 813.35 and 177.06 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 813.35 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/813.35 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 813.35 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 144,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,008.13/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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