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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.48, 783.42 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.48, 783.42 and 157.16 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.48 : 783.42 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.48/783.42 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.48x = 783.42 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.48x = 123,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,122.29/522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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