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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 813.80 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 813.80 and 177.52 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 813.80 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/813.80 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 813.80 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 144,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,465.78/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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