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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.30, 789.22 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.30, 789.22 and 161 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.30 : 789.22 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.30/789.22 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.30x = 789.22 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.30x = 127,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,064.42/526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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