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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 787.60 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 787.60 and 159.96 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 787.60 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/787.60 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 787.60 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 125,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,984.50/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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