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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 789.87 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 789.87 and 161.40 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 789.87 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/789.87 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 789.87 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 127,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,485.02/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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