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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 787.19 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 787.19 and 159.53 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 787.19 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/787.19 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 787.19 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 125,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,580.42/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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