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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.65, 791.30 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.65, 791.30 and 157.34 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.65 : 791.30 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.65/791.30 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.65x = 791.30 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.65x = 124,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,505.51/527.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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