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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.15, 786.27 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.15, 786.27 and 158.94 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.15 : 786.27 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.15/786.27 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.15x = 786.27 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.15x = 124,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,969.75/524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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