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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 787.46 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 787.46 and 159.74 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 787.46 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/787.46 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 787.46 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 125,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,787.08/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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