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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.42, 787.90 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.42, 787.90 and 160.14 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.42 : 787.90 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.42/787.90 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.42x = 787.90 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.42x = 126,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,174.31/525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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