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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.09, 786.13 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.09, 786.13 and 158.88 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.09 : 786.13 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.09/786.13 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.09x = 786.13 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.09x = 124,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,896.40/524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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