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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.42, 783.44 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.42, 783.44 and 157.10 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.42 : 783.44 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.42/783.44 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.42x = 783.44 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.42x = 123,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,078.42/522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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