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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.41, 813.70 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.41, 813.70 and 177.11 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.41 : 813.70 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.41/813.70 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.41x = 813.70 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.41x = 144,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,113.52/542.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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