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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 814.92 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 814.92 and 158.52 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 814.92 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/814.92 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 814.92 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 129,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,181.12/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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