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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.15, 786.26 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.15, 786.26 and 158.95 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.15 : 786.26 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.15/786.26 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.15x = 786.26 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.15x = 124,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,972.09/524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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