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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 788.43 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 788.43 and 160.47 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 788.43 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/788.43 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 788.43 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 126,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,519.36/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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