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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 814.65 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 814.65 and 177.88 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 814.65 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/814.65 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 814.65 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 144,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,910.29/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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