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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 788.13 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 788.13 and 160.16 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 788.13 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/788.13 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 788.13 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 126,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,226.90/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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