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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 786.30 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 786.30 and 158.94 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 786.30 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/786.30 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 786.30 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 124,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,974.52/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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