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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.83, 782.51 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.83, 782.51 and 156.55 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.83 : 782.51 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.83/782.51 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.83x = 782.51 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.83x = 122,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,498.03/521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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