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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 813.80 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 813.80 and 177.18 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 813.80 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/813.80 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 813.80 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 144,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,189.08/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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