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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.75, 787.25 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.75, 787.25 and 159.54 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.75 : 787.25 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.75/787.25 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.75x = 787.25 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.75x = 125,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,597.07/524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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