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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 814.96 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 814.96 and 178.44 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 814.96 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/814.96 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 814.96 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 145,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,421.46/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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