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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 787.10 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 787.10 and 159.47 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 787.10 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/787.10 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 787.10 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 125,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,518.84/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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