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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 787.56 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 787.56 and 159.78 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 787.56 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/787.56 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 787.56 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 125,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,836.34/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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