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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.81, 788.72 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.81, 788.72 and 160.60 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.81 : 788.72 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.81/788.72 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.81x = 788.72 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.81x = 126,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,668.43/525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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