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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 789.70 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 789.70 and 161.32 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 789.70 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/789.70 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 789.70 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 127,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,394.40/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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