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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 782.78 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 782.78 and 156.51 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 782.78 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/782.78 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 782.78 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 122,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,512.12/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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