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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 789.84 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 789.84 and 161.33 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 789.84 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/789.84 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 789.84 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 127,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,420.94/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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