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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 787.92 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 787.92 and 160.16 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 787.92 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/787.92 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 787.92 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 126,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,193.27/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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