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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.03, 786.16 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.03, 786.16 and 158.82 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.03 : 786.16 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.03/786.16 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.03x = 786.16 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.03x = 124,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,857.93/524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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