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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 787.09 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 787.09 and 159.47 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 787.09 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/787.09 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 787.09 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 125,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,517.24/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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