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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.63, 788.43 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.63, 788.43 and 160.42 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.63 : 788.43 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.63/788.43 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.63x = 788.43 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.63x = 126,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,479.94/525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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