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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 786.96 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 786.96 and 159.30 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 786.96 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/786.96 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 786.96 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 125,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,362.73/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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