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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 788.37 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 788.37 and 160.30 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 788.37 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/788.37 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 788.37 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 126,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,375.71/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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