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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 785.01 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 785.01 and 158.13 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 785.01 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/785.01 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 785.01 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 124,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,136.21/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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