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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.85, 812.72 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.85, 812.72 and 157.10 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.85 : 812.72 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.85/812.72 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.85x = 812.72 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.85x = 127,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,677.53/541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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