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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 786.68 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 786.68 and 159.15 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 786.68 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/786.68 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 786.68 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 125,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,200.52/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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