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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.46, 785.01 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.46, 785.01 and 158.15 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.46 : 785.01 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.46/785.01 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.46x = 785.01 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.46x = 124,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,149.33/523.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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