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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 785.95 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 785.95 and 158.80 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 785.95 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/785.95 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 785.95 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 124,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,808.86/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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