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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 785.02 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 785.02 and 158.08 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 785.02 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/785.02 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 785.02 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 124,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,095.96/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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