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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 813.90 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 813.90 and 177.38 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 813.90 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/813.90 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 813.90 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 144,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,365.51/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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