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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 813.75 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 813.75 and 177.46 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 813.75 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/813.75 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 813.75 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 144,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,405.38/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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