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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.40, 787.89 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.40, 787.89 and 160.06 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.40 : 787.89 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.40/787.89 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.40x = 787.89 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.40x = 126,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,109.67/525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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