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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 787.42 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 787.42 and 159.67 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 787.42 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/787.42 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 787.42 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 125,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,728.54/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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