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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 790.19 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 790.19 and 161.52 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 790.19 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/790.19 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 790.19 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 127,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,630.68/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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