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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.05, 787.35 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.05, 787.35 and 159.75 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.05 : 787.35 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.05/787.35 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.05x = 787.35 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.05x = 125,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,778.56/525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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