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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 814.89 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 814.89 and 178.01 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 814.89 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/814.89 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 814.89 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 145,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,058.22/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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