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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 787.02 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 787.02 and 159.48 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 787.02 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/787.02 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 787.02 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 125,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,513.95/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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