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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 786.97 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 786.97 and 159.55 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 786.97 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/786.97 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 786.97 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 125,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,561.06/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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