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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.23, 787.62 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.23, 787.62 and 159.93 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.23 : 787.62 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.23/787.62 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.23x = 787.62 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.23x = 125,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965.44/525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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