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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 815.34 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 815.34 and 158.82 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 815.34 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/815.34 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 815.34 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 129,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,492.30/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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