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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 787.44 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 787.44 and 159.77 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 787.44 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/787.44 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 787.44 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 125,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,805.35/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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