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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 788.04 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 788.04 and 160.15 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 788.04 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/788.04 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 788.04 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 126,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,199.87/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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