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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.74, 784.13 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.74, 784.13 and 157.55 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.74 : 784.13 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.74/784.13 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.74x = 784.13 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.74x = 123,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,539.68/522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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