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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 815.37 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 815.37 and 153.55 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 815.37 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/815.37 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 815.37 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 125,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,199.30/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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