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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 785.87 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 785.87 and 158.66 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 785.87 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/785.87 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 785.87 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 124,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,683.05/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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