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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 789.60 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 789.60 and 161.25 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 789.60 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/789.60 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 789.60 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 127,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,322.19/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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