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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.64 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.64 and 157.04 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.64 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.64 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.64 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 127,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,616.99/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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