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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 813.96 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 813.96 and 177.47 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 813.96 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/813.96 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 813.96 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 144,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,449.41/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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