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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 787.84 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 787.84 and 155.04 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 787.84 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/787.84 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 787.84 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 122,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,145.94/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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