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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.27, 789.45 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.27, 789.45 and 161.14 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.27 : 789.45 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.27/789.45 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.27x = 789.45 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.27x = 127,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,211.97/526.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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