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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.17, 815.06 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.17, 815.06 and 178.07 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.17 : 815.06 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.17/815.06 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.17x = 815.06 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.17x = 145,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,134.10/543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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