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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.59, 788.48 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.59, 788.48 and 160.29 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.59 : 788.48 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.59/788.48 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.59x = 788.48 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.59x = 126,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,384.66/525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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