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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 786.30 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 786.30 and 159.07 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 786.30 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/786.30 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 786.30 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 125,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,076.74/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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