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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.25, 814.88 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.25, 814.88 and 158.50 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.25 : 814.88 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.25/814.88 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.25x = 814.88 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.25x = 129,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,158.48/543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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