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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 787.15 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 787.15 and 159.47 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 787.15 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/787.15 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 787.15 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 125,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,525.69/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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