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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 785.01 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 785.01 and 158.17 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 785.01 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/785.01 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 785.01 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 124,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,165.03/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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