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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 815.65 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 815.65 and 159.01 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 815.65 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/815.65 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 815.65 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 129,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,696.51/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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