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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 815.92 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 815.92 and 159.18 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 815.92 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/815.92 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 815.92 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 129,878.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,878.15/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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