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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 815.70 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 815.70 and 159 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 815.70 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/815.70 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 815.70 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 129,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,696.30/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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