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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 786.32 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 786.32 and 159 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 786.32 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/786.32 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 786.32 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 125,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024.88/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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