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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 783.45 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 783.45 and 157.18 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 783.45 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/783.45 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 783.45 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 123,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,142.67/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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