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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 784.35 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 784.35 and 157.80 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 784.35 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/784.35 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 784.35 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 123,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,770.43/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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