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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 788.67 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 788.67 and 160.66 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 788.67 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/788.67 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 788.67 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 126,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,707.72/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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