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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.23, 814.78 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.23, 814.78 and 158.48 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.23 : 814.78 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.23/814.78 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.23x = 814.78 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.23x = 129,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,121.47/543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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