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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 788.99 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 788.99 and 160.83 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 788.99 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/788.99 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 788.99 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 126,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,892.46/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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