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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 793.89 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 793.89 and 159.12 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 793.89 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/793.89 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 793.89 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 126,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,323.78/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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