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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.08, 796.71 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.08, 796.71 and 160.88 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.08 : 796.71 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.08/796.71 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.08x = 796.71 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.08x = 128,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,174.70/531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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