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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 788.80 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 788.80 and 160.78 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 788.80 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/788.80 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 788.80 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 126,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,823.26/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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