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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 787.02 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 787.02 and 159.47 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 787.02 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/787.02 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 787.02 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 125,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,504.50/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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