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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 814.35 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 814.35 and 177.69 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 814.35 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/814.35 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 814.35 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 144,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,700.96/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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