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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.63, 788.41 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.63, 788.41 and 160.38 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.63 : 788.41 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.63/788.41 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.63x = 788.41 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.63x = 126,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,444.39/525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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