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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.97, 784.23 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.97, 784.23 and 157.63 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.97 : 784.23 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.97/784.23 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.97x = 784.23 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.97x = 123,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,618.17/522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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