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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 815.67 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 815.67 and 159.04 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 815.67 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/815.67 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 815.67 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 129,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,720.08/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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