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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 813.26 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 813.26 and 177 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 813.26 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/813.26 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 813.26 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 143,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,947.02/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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