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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 785.50 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 785.50 and 158.45 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 785.50 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/785.50 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 785.50 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 124,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,462.48/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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