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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 787.14 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 787.14 and 159.53 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 787.14 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/787.14 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 787.14 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 125,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,568.51/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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