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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 786.65 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 786.65 and 159.35 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 786.65 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/786.65 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 786.65 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 125,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,347.95/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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