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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 788.31 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 788.31 and 160.33 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 788.31 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/788.31 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 788.31 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 126,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,385.80/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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