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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 815.33 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 815.33 and 158.75 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 815.33 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/815.33 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 815.33 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 129,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,432.84/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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