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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.60, 786.90 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.60, 786.90 and 159.39 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.60 : 786.90 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.60/786.90 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.60x = 786.90 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.60x = 125,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,424.39/524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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