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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 813.62 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 813.62 and 177.24 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 813.62 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/813.62 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 813.62 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 144,206.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,206.01/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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