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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 814.14 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 814.14 and 177.52 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 814.14 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/814.14 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 814.14 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 144,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,526.13/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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