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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.82, 815.69 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.82, 815.69 and 159.02 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.82 : 815.69 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.82/815.69 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.82x = 815.69 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.82x = 129,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,711.02/543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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