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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 788.79 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 788.79 and 160.70 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 788.79 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/788.79 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 788.79 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 126,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,758.74/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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