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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.53, 789.65 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.53, 789.65 and 161.29 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.53 : 789.65 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.53/789.65 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.53x = 789.65 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.53x = 127,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,363.43/526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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