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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 787.09 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 787.09 and 159.52 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 787.09 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/787.09 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 787.09 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 125,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,554.23/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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