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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 814.78 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 814.78 and 177.88 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 814.78 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/814.78 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 814.78 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 144,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,931.78/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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