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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.69, 785.67 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.69, 785.67 and 158.47 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.69 : 785.67 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.69/785.67 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.69x = 785.67 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.69x = 124,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,505.12/523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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