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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 815.14 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 815.14 and 158.72 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 815.14 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/815.14 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 815.14 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 129,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,379.02/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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