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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 790.19 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 790.19 and 161.48 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 790.19 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/790.19 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 790.19 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 127,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,599.88/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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