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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 786.10 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 786.10 and 158.85 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 786.10 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/786.10 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 786.10 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 124,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,871.99/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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