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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.17, 789.22 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.17, 789.22 and 160.93 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.17 : 789.22 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.17/789.22 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.17x = 789.22 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.17x = 127,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,009.17/526.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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