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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.05, 789.19 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.05, 789.19 and 160.83 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.05 : 789.19 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.05/789.19 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.05x = 789.19 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.05x = 126,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,926.03/526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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