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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 786.69 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 786.69 and 159.24 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 786.69 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/786.69 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 786.69 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 125,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,272.52/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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