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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.53, 786.92 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.53, 786.92 and 159.30 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.53 : 786.92 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.53/786.92 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.53x = 786.92 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.53x = 125,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,352.42/524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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