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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.56, 813.68 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.56, 813.68 and 177.27 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.56 : 813.68 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.56/813.68 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.56x = 813.68 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.56x = 144,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,237.41/542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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