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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 782.63 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 782.63 and 156.55 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 782.63 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/782.63 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 782.63 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 122,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,520.73/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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