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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 786.41 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 786.41 and 159.06 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 786.41 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/786.41 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 786.41 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 125,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,082.44/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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