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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.24, 786.11 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.24, 786.11 and 158.96 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.24 : 786.11 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.24/786.11 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.24x = 786.11 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.24x = 124,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,955.32/524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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