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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 784.36 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 784.36 and 157.76 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 784.36 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/784.36 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 784.36 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 123,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,739.84/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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