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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.90, 814.28 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.90, 814.28 and 177.66 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.90 : 814.28 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.90/814.28 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.90x = 814.28 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.90x = 144,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,664.10/542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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