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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 787.76 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 787.76 and 160.09 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 787.76 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/787.76 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 787.76 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 126,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,112.50/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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