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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 814.43 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 814.43 and 177.63 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 814.43 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/814.43 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 814.43 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 144,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,667.20/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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