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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.64, 814.07 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.64, 814.07 and 177.45 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.64 : 814.07 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.64/814.07 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.64x = 814.07 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.64x = 144,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,456.72/542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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