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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.68, 783.98 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.68, 783.98 and 157.48 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.68 : 783.98 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.68/783.98 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.68x = 783.98 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.68x = 123,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,461.17/522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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