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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 786.99 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 786.99 and 159.47 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 786.99 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/786.99 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 786.99 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 125,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,501.30/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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