Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 814.72 and 158.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 543.14, 814.72 and 158.40 is: 237.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543.14 : 814.72 = 158.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543.14/814.72 = 158.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543.14x = 814.72 × 158.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543.14x = 129,051.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,051.65/543.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.60
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