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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 783.36 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 783.36 and 156.94 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 783.36 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/783.36 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 783.36 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 122,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,940.52/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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