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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.10 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.10 and 156.84 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.10 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.10 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.10 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 122,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,821.40/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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