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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 787.54 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 787.54 and 159.86 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 787.54 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/787.54 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 787.54 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 125,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,896.14/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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