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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 813.81 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 813.81 and 177.22 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 813.81 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/813.81 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 813.81 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 144,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,223.41/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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