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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 787.85 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 787.85 and 159.94 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 787.85 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/787.85 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 787.85 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 126,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,008.73/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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