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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 791.60 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 791.60 and 157.55 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 791.60 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/791.60 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 791.60 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 124,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,716.58/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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