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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 789.94 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 789.94 and 161.34 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 789.94 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/789.94 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 789.94 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 127,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,449.69/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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