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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 784.37 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 784.37 and 157.67 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 784.37 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/784.37 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 784.37 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 123,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,671.62/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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