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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 787.95 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 787.95 and 160.08 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 787.95 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/787.95 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 787.95 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 126,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,137.01/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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