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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.75, 815.76 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.75, 815.76 and 159 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.75 : 815.76 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.75/815.76 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.75x = 815.76 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.75x = 129,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,705.84/543.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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