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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.88, 784.39 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.88, 784.39 and 157.66 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.88 : 784.39 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.88/784.39 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.88x = 784.39 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.88x = 123,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663.01/522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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