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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.45, 815.13 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.45, 815.13 and 158.65 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.45 : 815.13 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.45/815.13 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.45x = 815.13 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.45x = 129,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,315.90/543.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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