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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 788.24 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 788.24 and 160.19 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 788.24 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/788.24 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 788.24 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 126,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,269.34/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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