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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 789.14 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 789.14 and 160.88 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 789.14 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/789.14 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 789.14 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 126,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,956.84/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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