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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 814.49 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 814.49 and 177.60 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 814.49 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/814.49 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 814.49 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 144,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,654.57/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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