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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 790.07 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 790.07 and 161.45 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 790.07 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/790.07 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 790.07 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 127,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,552.04/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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