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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 787.70 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 787.70 and 159.92 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 787.70 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/787.70 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 787.70 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 125,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,972.38/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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