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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 784.68 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 784.68 and 153 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 784.68 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/784.68 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 784.68 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 120,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,056.04/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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