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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 786.29 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 786.29 and 158.98 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 786.29 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/786.29 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 786.29 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 125,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,004.38/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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