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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.50 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.50 and 177.93 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.50 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.50 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.50 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 144,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,923.99/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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