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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 784.89 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 784.89 and 158.05 is: 237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 784.89 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/784.89 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 784.89 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 124,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,051.86/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.08

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