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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 787.78 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 787.78 and 159.94 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 787.78 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/787.78 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 787.78 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 125,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,997.53/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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