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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.99, 814.53 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.99, 814.53 and 177.77 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.99 : 814.53 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.99/814.53 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.99x = 814.53 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.99x = 144,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,799.00/542.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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