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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 814.66 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 814.66 and 178.08 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 814.66 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/814.66 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 814.66 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 145,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,074.65/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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