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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.44 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.44 and 177.70 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.44 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.44 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.44 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 144,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,725.99/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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