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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.18 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.18 and 158.84 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.18 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.18 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.18 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 124,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,872.90/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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