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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 787.43 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 787.43 and 159.83 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 787.43 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/787.43 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 787.43 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 125,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,850.20/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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