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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 815.11 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 815.11 and 153.43 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 815.11 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/815.11 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 815.11 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 125,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,059.91/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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