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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 788.97 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 788.97 and 160.67 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 788.97 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/788.97 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 788.97 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 126,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,766.38/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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