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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 783.17 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 783.17 and 156.78 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 783.17 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/783.17 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 783.17 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 122,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,784.61/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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