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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.29, 784.97 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.29, 784.97 and 158.04 is: 237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.29 : 784.97 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.29/784.97 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.29x = 784.97 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.29x = 124,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,059.02/523.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.08

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