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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 786.51 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 786.51 and 159.10 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 786.51 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/786.51 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 786.51 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 125,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,133.74/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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