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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 814.55 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 814.55 and 158.28 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 814.55 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/814.55 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 814.55 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 128,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,926.18/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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