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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.70, 784.18 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.70, 784.18 and 157.49 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.70 : 784.18 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.70/784.18 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.70x = 784.18 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.70x = 123,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,500.51/522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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