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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 785.44 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 785.44 and 158.68 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 785.44 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/785.44 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 785.44 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 124,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,633.62/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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