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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 787.01 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 787.01 and 159.45 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 787.01 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/787.01 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 787.01 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 125,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,487.95/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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