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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 783.42 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 783.42 and 157.04 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 783.42 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/783.42 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 783.42 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 123,028.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,028.28/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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