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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 814.26 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 814.26 and 177.75 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 814.26 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/814.26 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 814.26 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 144,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,734.72/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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