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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.66, 813.98 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.66, 813.98 and 177.48 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.66 : 813.98 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.66/813.98 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.66x = 813.98 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.66x = 144,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,465.61/542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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