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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 787.20 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 787.20 and 159.64 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 787.20 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/787.20 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 787.20 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 125,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,668.61/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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