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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.45, 785.11 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.45, 785.11 and 158.26 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.45 : 785.11 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.45/785.11 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.45x = 785.11 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.45x = 124,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,250.72/523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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