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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.54, 812.22 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.54, 812.22 and 156.76 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.54 : 812.22 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.54/812.22 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.54x = 812.22 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.54x = 127,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,323.61/541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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