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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 786.02 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 786.02 and 158.76 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 786.02 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/786.02 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 786.02 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 124,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,788.54/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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