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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 786.33 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 786.33 and 158.94 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 786.33 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/786.33 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 786.33 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 124,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,979.29/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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