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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.74, 814.02 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.74, 814.02 and 177.56 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.74 : 814.02 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.74/814.02 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.74x = 814.02 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.74x = 144,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,537.39/542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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