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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 787.64 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 787.64 and 159.81 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 787.64 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/787.64 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 787.64 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 125,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,872.75/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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