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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 788.08 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 788.08 and 155.22 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 788.08 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/788.08 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 788.08 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 122,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,325.78/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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