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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.97, 787.42 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.97, 787.42 and 159.76 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.97 : 787.42 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.97/787.42 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.97x = 787.42 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.97x = 125,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,797.42/524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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