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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.62, 789.97 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.62, 789.97 and 161.44 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.62 : 789.97 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.62/789.97 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.62x = 789.97 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.62x = 127,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,528.81/526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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