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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.33, 786.22 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.33, 786.22 and 159.08 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.33 : 786.22 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.33/786.22 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.33x = 786.22 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.33x = 125,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,067.55/524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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