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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 786.37 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 786.37 and 159.05 is: 238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 786.37 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/786.37 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 786.37 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 125,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,072.15/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.57

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