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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 783.19 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 783.19 and 156.83 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 783.19 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/783.19 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 783.19 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 122,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,827.69/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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