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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.39, 789.72 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.39, 789.72 and 161.18 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.39 : 789.72 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.39/789.72 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.39x = 789.72 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.39x = 127,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,287.07/526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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