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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.87, 784.20 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.87, 784.20 and 157.68 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.87 : 784.20 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.87/784.20 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.87x = 784.20 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.87x = 123,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,652.66/522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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