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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.37, 786.60 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.37, 786.60 and 159.19 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.37 : 786.60 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.37/786.60 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.37x = 786.60 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.37x = 125,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,214.13/524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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