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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 786.46 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 786.46 and 159.18 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 786.46 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/786.46 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 786.46 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 125,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,185.65/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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