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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.89, 787.49 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.89, 787.49 and 159.71 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.89 : 787.49 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.89/787.49 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.89x = 787.49 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.89x = 125,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,769.23/524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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