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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 787.82 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 787.82 and 159.97 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 787.82 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/787.82 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 787.82 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 126,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,027.57/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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