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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 789.25 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 789.25 and 161.04 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 789.25 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/789.25 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 789.25 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 127,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,100.82/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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