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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.43, 813.56 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.43, 813.56 and 177.22 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.43 : 813.56 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.43/813.56 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.43x = 813.56 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.43x = 144,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,175.65/542.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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