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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 784.43 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 784.43 and 157.80 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 784.43 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/784.43 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 784.43 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 123,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,782.27/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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