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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.23, 789.29 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.23, 789.29 and 161.01 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.23 : 789.29 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.23/789.29 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.23x = 789.29 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.23x = 127,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,082.78/526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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