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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 784.98 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 784.98 and 158.06 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 784.98 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/784.98 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 784.98 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 124,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,075.90/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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