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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.56, 810.72 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.56, 810.72 and 155.72 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 810.72 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/810.72 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 810.72 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 126,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,245.32/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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