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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 787.50 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 787.50 and 159.93 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 787.50 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/787.50 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 787.50 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 125,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,944.88/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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