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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.92, 787.36 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.92, 787.36 and 159.68 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.92 : 787.36 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.92/787.36 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.92x = 787.36 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.92x = 125,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,725.64/524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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