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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.68, 788.44 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.68, 788.44 and 160.44 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.68 : 788.44 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.68/788.44 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.68x = 788.44 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.68x = 126,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,497.31/525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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