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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 787.62 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525, 787.62 and 159.77 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525 : 787.62 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525/787.62 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525x = 787.62 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525x = 125,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,834.11/525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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