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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 815.70 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 815.70 and 173.51 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 815.70 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/815.70 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 815.70 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 141,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,528.03/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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