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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.17, 814.17 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.17, 814.17 and 177.86 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.17 : 814.17 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.17/814.17 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.17x = 814.17 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.17x = 144,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,804.87/543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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