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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.94, 787.52 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.94, 787.52 and 159.70 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.94 : 787.52 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.94/787.52 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.94x = 787.52 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.94x = 125,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,766.94/524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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