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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 782.90 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 782.90 and 156.76 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 782.90 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/782.90 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 782.90 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 122,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,727.40/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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