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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.07, 789.12 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.07, 789.12 and 160.89 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.07 : 789.12 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.07/789.12 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.07x = 789.12 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.07x = 126,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,961.52/526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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