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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 787.76 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 787.76 and 160.01 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 787.76 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/787.76 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 787.76 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 126,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,049.48/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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