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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 789 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 789 and 160.76 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 789 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/789 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 789 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 126,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,839.64/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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