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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 789.42 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 789.42 and 161.20 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 789.42 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/789.42 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 789.42 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 127,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,254.50/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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