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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 789.78 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 789.78 and 161.31 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 789.78 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/789.78 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 789.78 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 127,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,399.41/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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