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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.57, 788.28 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.57, 788.28 and 160.26 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.57 : 788.28 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.57/788.28 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.57x = 788.28 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.57x = 126,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,327.10/525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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