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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 785.82 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 785.82 and 158.80 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 785.82 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/785.82 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 785.82 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 124,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,788.22/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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