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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 813.66 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 813.66 and 157.70 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 813.66 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/813.66 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 813.66 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 128,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,314.18/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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