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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 783.51 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 783.51 and 157.17 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 783.51 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/783.51 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 783.51 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 123,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,144.27/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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