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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.05, 788.85 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.05, 788.85 and 160.75 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.05 : 788.85 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.05/788.85 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.05x = 788.85 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.05x = 126,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,807.64/526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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