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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.55, 783.59 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.55, 783.59 and 157.27 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.55 : 783.59 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.55/783.59 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.55x = 783.59 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.55x = 123,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,230.50/522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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