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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.75, 814.03 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.75, 814.03 and 177.53 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.75 : 814.03 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.75/814.03 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.75x = 814.03 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.75x = 144,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,513.86/542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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