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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 791.15 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 791.15 and 157.24 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 791.15 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/791.15 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 791.15 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 124,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,400.43/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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