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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 814.56 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 814.56 and 177.72 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 814.56 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/814.56 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 814.56 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 144,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,763.60/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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