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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 789.60 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 789.60 and 161.24 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 789.60 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/789.60 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 789.60 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 127,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,315.10/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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