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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 813.82 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 813.82 and 157.80 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 813.82 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/813.82 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 813.82 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 128,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,420.80/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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