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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 789.22 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 789.22 and 160.94 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 789.22 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/789.22 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 789.22 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 127,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,013.12/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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