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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.63, 786.97 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.63, 786.97 and 159.44 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.63 : 786.97 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.63/786.97 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.63x = 786.97 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.63x = 125,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,474.50/524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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