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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 790.11 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 790.11 and 161.44 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 790.11 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/790.11 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 790.11 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 127,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,553.38/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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