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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 789.90 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 789.90 and 161.46 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 789.90 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/789.90 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 789.90 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 127,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,537.25/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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