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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 788.95 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 788.95 and 160.74 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 788.95 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/788.95 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 788.95 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 126,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,815.82/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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