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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 816.08 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 816.08 and 159.21 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 816.08 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/816.08 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 816.08 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 129,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,927.30/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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