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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 813.68 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 813.68 and 177.13 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 813.68 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/813.68 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 813.68 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 144,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122.18/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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