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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.50, 787.95 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.50, 787.95 and 160.16 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.50 : 787.95 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.50/787.95 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.50x = 787.95 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.50x = 126,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,198.07/525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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