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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.91, 816 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.91, 816 and 178.71 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.91 : 816 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.91/816 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.91x = 816 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.91x = 145,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,827.36/543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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