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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 786.74 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 786.74 and 159.21 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 786.74 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/786.74 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 786.74 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 125,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,256.08/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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