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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 814.66 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 814.66 and 177.76 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 814.66 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/814.66 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 814.66 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 144,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,810.33/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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