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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 787.81 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 787.81 and 159.99 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 787.81 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/787.81 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 787.81 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 126,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,041.72/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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