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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.27, 786.41 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.27, 786.41 and 159.03 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.27 : 786.41 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.27/786.41 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.27x = 786.41 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.27x = 125,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,062.58/524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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