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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 815.46 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 815.46 and 158.88 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 815.46 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/815.46 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 815.46 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 129,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,560.28/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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