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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 794.78 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 794.78 and 159.55 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 794.78 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/794.78 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 794.78 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 126,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,805.58/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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