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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.31, 784.95 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.31, 784.95 and 158.10 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.31 : 784.95 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.31/784.95 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.31x = 784.95 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.31x = 124,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,100.60/523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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